Lea Michele Glams Up After an Emotional Week on Glee

Though she was back in her Rachel Berry finest for last week’s heart-wrenching Glee episode, in her real life, Lea Michele is keeping busy (and keeping her glam squad busy) by showing off some super-sexy outfits for her next big project.

The star is back to work on her new solo album, and shared a behind-the-scenes look at what we’re guessing is the ensemble she’ll be wearing on the album’s cover: A white second-skin stunner with a ginormous stomach cutout (the Cheerios’ ab-baring outfits have nothing on that!). Behind her is some of Hollywood’s most A-list beauty and fashion talent — celebrity stylist Estée Stanley, hairstylist Mark Townsend, makeup artist Melanie Inglessis and manicurist Ashlie Johnson — referring to them as “Team LM” on Instagram.

“I’m so excited for u guys to hear my album. It’s so special to me. I’m so grateful for u all. Thank u for giving me so much love & support” she Tweeted.

It’s an uplifting, positive post from the actress, who friends say is doing as well as she can be these days. Last week, fans saw her grieve in Glee‘s Cory Monteith tribute episode, in which her character sang a tear-filled rendition of “Make You Feel My Love.” Monteith, 31, passed away in July from a toxic mix of heroin and alcohol.

“She really struggled,” a source close to Michele recently told PEOPLE. “It was hard to get up every morning. But now, she’s doing okay.”

I love Lea but she’s looking really thin. She’s always been tiny but I think her life’s recent events have caused her to loose more than healthy.

Sarah
on October 14th, 2013

Love Lea, but she’s looking way too thin. Unhealthy for sure.

carol
on October 14th, 2013

My heart goes out to Lea for her loss, BUT, I couldn’t imagine listening to her sing for more than 4-5 mins. I personally find her voice whining & over dramatic. Please commenters, don’t write back scolding me, everyone is entitled to their opinion!

Tammy
on October 14th, 2013

So skinny. :(

Susan
on October 14th, 2013

Coke does a body good

Tess
on October 14th, 2013

Story on the street is that her thinness is due to her cocaine habit.

Gina
on October 14th, 2013

Look at meeeee!

Dave H.
on October 14th, 2013

“Word on the street is” really do you people think you’re that connected to make such a statement? you’re probably not even in the same state.